Hiking Phoeneix / Scottsdale AZ

Camelback Mountain (trail descriptions)
The sheer red sandstone cliffs and its recognizable hump draw thousands of hikers to Camelback Mountain each year. Hiking to the top is not for beginning hikers -- the two summit trails are strenuous climbs over sometimes-tricky trails. Some easier trails allow close-up exploration around Camelback's base. Trailheads are open from sunrise to sunset.

Piestewa Peak (trail maps & guide)
Surrounding the base of 2,608-foot Piestewa Peak, the Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area are gateways into diverse desert that offers fantastic views of the valley. You don't have to fight crowds on the Piestewa Peak Summit Trail to enjoy the area -- the area boasts dozens of miles of trails to enjoy the glory of the Sonoran Desert in relative solitude. An assortment of picnic area nestled in the hills offer a picturesque spot for gathering.

Phoenix AZ, Feb 2011

Hotel Indigo
SCOTTSDALE

4415 NORTH CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 UNITED STATES

Hotel Front Desk: 480-941-9400 | Hotel Fax: 480-675-5240

Hotel has outdoor pool -- take swimsuit

Nearby:

• Fashion Square Mall (0.3 MI / 0.48 KM )
• 5th Ave Area (0.2 MI / 0.32 KM )
• Phoenix Convention Center (12 MI / 19.31 KM )
• Casino Arizona (4 MI / 6.44 KM )
• WestWorld of Scottsdale (11.5 MI / 18.51 KM )
• Tailesin West (Frank Lloyd Wright House) (13 MI / 20.92 KM )
• Heard Museum (15 MI / 24.14 KM )

Must See:
The Desert Botanical Gardens, Camelback Mountain, Desert Tours of the area. Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tuscon

Must Do:

Shopping at Fashion Square Mall, Old Town Scottsdale is a great tourist site, Big Surf Waterpark, Desert Botanical Gardens, SMoCA-Museum, Scottssdale Center for Performing Arts. Hiking Trails on Camelback Mountain!

What's New:

Our Scottsdale, AZ hotel is less than a mile from the newly developed Waterfront shopping area. Featuring upscale shopping, fine dining and entertainment in a beautiful area, this shopping destination is sure to have something for everyone.

Don't Go Home Without:

Be sure to visit the Heard Museum, located less than 15 minutes from this Phoenix area hotel. One of the finest museums in the US, the Heard focuses on Native American art and culture, featuring exhibits of artifacts from pre-Columbian times to today.

Tips:

While lodging in the Phoenix area, prepare for dry, hot weather and plenty of sunshine. Summer highs average over 100 degrees, while winter lows average around 40 degrees. Spring and fall are mild with infrequent precipitation.